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ArticleCircular Economy Act must strengthen EU’s EPR framework, say industry voices
EUROPEN is one of 40+ industry associations calling for a stronger Extended Producer Responsibility framework under the Circular Economy Act – setting their sights on a functioning European market for secondary raw materials.
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ArticleCollaboration boosts supply chain readiness for EUDR
Accenture and osapiens have worked with DS Smith to help the company gain full transparency into the origin and movement of European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) relevant materials across its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) supply chain.
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ArticleCoveris introduces recyclable, high-barrier thermoforming pack for flatbread
Coveris, Signature Flatbreads and Al’Fez have applied PolyFlex Thermoform, a high-barrier and recyclable thermoforming packaging solution, to flatbread products.
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ArticleSoftware partnership aims to tackle packaging overuse
Macfarlane Packaging has partnered with Lancaster University to design software intended to help customers reduce excess packaging by an average of 15%.
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ArticleUnilever’s ‘extravagant’ spray can holder makes fun of luxury fragrance bottles
Unilever and LOLA Madrid have revealed The Axe Holder, a ‘deliberately extravagant’ bottle that plays on consumer perceptions of luxury fragrance packaging versus body spray cans.
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ArticleReleaf Paper and RDM Group reveal recycled board made from fallen leaves
RDM Group’s Eska has joined forces with Releaf Paper to launch Eska Leaf, a recycled solid board made from fallen leaves, as a luxury packaging solution.
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ArticleSmol and Pulpex launch pulp fibre laundry detergent bottle
Smol has teamed up with Pulpex to launch a laundry detergent bottle made from pulp fibre.
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ArticleArpanon’s new lightweight bottle ‘cuts energy consumption by 50%’
Arpanon has launched a new ultra-lightweight 600 ml bottle that is 30% lighter and 50% less energy intensive than its previous version.
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ArticleAmcor and Dow join forces in low-carbon packaging project
Materials company Dow and packaging manufacturer Amcor have announced a new strategic collaboration that aims to produce new low-carbon packaging solutions.
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ArticleFutamura and Bio4life develop home and industrially compostable PSA label
Futamura and Bio4life have collaborated on a certified home and industrially compostable PSA label, designed to help retailers and packers eliminate conventional plastic stickers from fresh fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleTap&Reuse reusable cup scheme nominated for environmental contribution award
Circular&Co and the University of Chichester’s Tap&Reuse scheme for reusable cups – reported to have prevented the use of 28,000+ disposable cups so far – has been nominated for a Times Higher Education Award.
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ArticleSri Lankan universities receive €110,000 to research single-use plastics in food sector
The European Union funded Circular project has announced three research grants totalling €110,000 to support university-led studies in Sri Lanka on the use, flow and impacts of single-use plastics (SUPs) in the country’s food sector.
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ArticleAvantium and Klöckner Pentaplast to explore plant-based polymer use in food packaging
Avantium has signed a capacity reservation agreement with Klöckner Pentaplast (kp films) to explore the use of its plant-based polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate), Releaf, in thermoformed food packaging applications, including food trays and other packaging designed to protect fresh and prepared foods.
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ArticleUnilever, P&G, Nestlé and more join recyclable, flexible paper consortium
Unilever, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, and Mars are founding members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s new PaperFlex Consortium, which aims to drive innovation in recyclable and biodegradable paper-based flexible packaging.
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ArticleInverted cup from Amcor and Ge Wu An to serve wet pet food in one clean piece
Amcor and premium pet food brand Ge Wu An have unveiled Li Kou, an inverted cup designed to help consumers transfer wet food into a bowl in one clean piece.
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ArticleHuel serves high-protein ramen in plastic cup with separable cardboard wrap
Huel is using Greiner Packaging’s K3 cups with a separable cardboard wrap for its High Protein Ramen Noodle Cups, aiming to reduce plastic consumption and unlock a convenient meal format for busy lifestyles.
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ArticleAliplast recycles over 90% of Cantina Pizzolato’s flexible plastic from wine
Aliplast and Cantina Pizzolato report that they recovered and recycled over 90% of the plastic films used to package and transport wine in 2025, contributing to the development of a circular production model.
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Sponsored ContentThe growing role of advisory services in packaging manufacturing
According to Husky Technologies, end-to-end advisory services can help balance sustainability requirements, production capacity, and competitiveness at the business level. Sean Golzarian and Gianfranco Niso – director of Advisory Services and Business Manager of Factory Planning & Project Management, respectively – tell us more in this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
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ArticleIndorama Ventures and Rebhan reveal ‘glass-like’ PET cosmetics packaging
Indorama Ventures and Rebhan have partnered to develop ‘glass-like’ PET bottles for the beauty and personal care market, aiming to combine luxury aesthetics with enhanced recyclability.
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ArticleReuseabox partners with Faith In Nature to reuse over 13,000 boxes annually
Natural beauty company Faith In Nature is sending its excess cardboard packaging to Reuseabox in a bid to reuse over 13,000 boxes and save 12 tonnes of CO2e emissions every year.